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How to get fromJacksonville to Ruskinby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 18m
    $132–233

  2. Drive 208.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Ruskincar car 208.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    8h 11m
    $92–133

  4. Fly to Tampa, taxi

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JAX - TPA
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Ruskintaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $407–898

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    2. Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Ruskintaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $172–648

Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ruskin, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Ruskin via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, and Wildwood in around 8h 11m.

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